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Form of workWe are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza & bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China.
Finance Manager (Control & Reporting) - FTC
Location: Harrow
Business Area: Bakkavor Bakery - Pizza
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (10 months)
We're the biggest name you've never heard of. You've probably eaten our food - you just didn't realise it. We make innovative fresh products, with around 18,500 colleagues working across the UK, US and China. We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers (including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose). We’re ambitious. We’re full of ideas. And we’re ready for more people who share our values and passion for quality to join us.
The Role
We’re proud to offer you a career with real scope for development. To reward your hard work and ambition as a talented Finance Manager with plenty of support and opportunity. And empower you to drive your own success and create a career you can be proud of too.
In this busy and exciting role, you will become a key member of the Pizza Finance Leadership team, responsible for ensuring the business has adequate financial, balance sheet and risk controls in place.
Managing the Financial Accounts and Ledger team for a multi-site c£250m turnover business and optimising the cash and working capital position – will be top of your agenda. As will, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting (P&L, all Balance Sheet areas, EBITDA reconciliations and supplementary reporting).
Accountabilities
Sales Ledger / AR
Accuracy of customer invoicing, EDI transmissions & customer portal reconciliations, credit control and timely resolution of payment disputes (debit notes)
Purchase Ledger / AP
Invoice matching efficiency, vendor maintenance controls, query resolution, ensuring timely payments to vendors within cashflow constraints
Cashflow & Working Capital
Monthly cashflow forecasts reflecting site WC improvement plans, analysis of weekly variances to forecast, review & analysis of inventory, debtor and creditor days, provision of commentary on WC variances to Group Finance
Month-end Submissions
Preparation of monthly financial statements from a finalised TB, submission into Cognos, preparation of supplementary reporting, provision of commentary on variances to prior month, prior year and in year
Balance Sheet Control
Review and approval of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and BV standard audit packs, escalation and investigation where necessary to resolve queries
Fixed Assets
Maintenance of BV fixed asset management software, obtaining approval for planned capital projects using BV approval system, ensuring accurate accounting on project type, asset lives, write-up process and depreciation; reviewing planned spend on live projects
People Management
Manage the Financial Accounts & Ledger function - lead, motivate and inspire direct reports to achieve personal development and continual improvement
About you
Ideally, will have previous experience within a similar role (manufacturing sector and / or dealing with supermarkets as customers), a professional accountancy qualification and a strong financial accounting background.
The ability to communicate effectively and influence at all levels of the organisation - will be key.
What you can expect from us
When joining us you can expect a competitive salary, a strong benefits package and excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group.
Proud to be Bakkavor
We’re proud to deliver outstanding quality, service, and value to our customers. We’re proud to be the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK. And we’re proud of the hard work, quality focus and loyalty of our people. Join our team and we’ll make you proud too.
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